Choose turnips that are clean, well shaped, heavy for their size, and fairly smooth. Avoid product that shows signs of shriveling, flabbiness, or growth cracks. Bunched turnips should exhibit fresh tops with no signs of decay, discoloration, or wilting.
Storing and Handling
Temperature/humidity recommendations for short-term
storage of seven days or less:
32-36 degrees F/0-2 degrees C
90-98% relative humidity
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Troubleshooting
Shriveling; loss of color:
Turnips may shrivel and lose color if stored in an area with low humidity. For best quality, maintain storage conditions of 32-36 degrees F/0-2 degrees C and a humidity level of 90-98%.
Decay:
Turnips may show signs of decay if they are stored in a warm area. Rough handling may also bruise the vegetable, which may promote decay. For best quality, keep product cold and handle with care. Do not drop shipping containers on the floor.
Water-soaked spots; light brown discoloration of flesh:
These are signs of severe freeze damage. For best quality, do not store turnips below 30 degrees F/-1 degree C.
Variety/Type Descriptions
Round to top-shaped root vegetable with creamy white to pinkish-red skin and white flesh. Turnips are available as bunched, short-trimmed, or topped. Turnips may be used cooked in stews or uncooked (sliced or cubed and added to salads).
Common Packaging
50-lb. bushel cartons or bags
25-lb. _-bushel cartons or bags
Grades
U.S. No. 1
U.S. No. 2
Storing Tips
Keep turnips away from ethylene producing fruits and ripening rooms. Maintain adequate air circulation during storage.
Shippers
J & D PRODUCE, INC. P. O. Box 1548
7310 N. Expressway 281 (78541), Edinburg, TX 78540 PHONE # - 956-380-0353 FAX # - 956-380-0325 CONTACT - Mr. Jimmy Bassetti WEB SITE - http://www.littlebearproduce.com/Company.htm EMAIL - jbassetti@littlebearproduce.com
SUNBURST FARMS 3113 76th Street
East 88th & Martin Luther King, Lubbock, TX 79423 PHONE # - 806-745-6971 FAX # - 806-748-1767 CONTACT - Mr. Bernie J. Thiel EMAIL - bthiel@aol.com
